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Tattoo Station is New Zealand’s latest and finest supplier of tattoo equipment and supplies. We are an artist-run supply company, owned and operated by one of the country’s finest tattoo studios, Sunset Tattoo. Sunset Tattoo Founded by the husband and wife team of Tom McMillan and Kiwi tattoo artist Misery, Sunset Tattoo opened its doors in 2014. Together, Tom and Misery have years of experience, all over the world, working in some of the most respected tattoo studios both at home and abroad. In three short years Sunset Tattoo has become one of Auckland’s most respected studios. They are now attracting...

If you’re new in the tattoo business and just starting out, you want to get off to the best possible start. A huge part of that is buying the correct tattoo equipment. You and your client’s safety is your number one priority, and only buying from established and professional tattoo suppliers is the way to do that. The quality of the tattoo equipment will show You’re going to need to spend money on some decent tattoo equipment. But don’t think of it as spending money, think of it as an investment. You need to invest in the right tools for the...

Tattoo Ink comes in all shapes and sizes, and with cheaper versions coming from China, it’s important as an artist to make sure you’re not buying something that could harm the client. While there is no one, single type of tattoo ink, there are certain types that are acknowledged by the industry as being trustworthy, dependable and quality. Eternal Ink is one of those products. What is tattoo ink made of? Unfortunately we can never be 100% sure what’s in tattoo ink, unless it’s a reputable company who are open about their product. In New Zealand, tattoo ink falls under...

Ask any professional tattoo artist what the most important piece of equipment is in their studio, and you won't get a one-word answer. There is a long list of equipment that’s essential when running a successful tattoo studio, each piece an important link in an overall chain. It's only by having these professional tattoo supplies that it is possible to create a safe working environment. It’s these small essentials that we need every day. They may not be obvious, but nothing gets done without them. And the quality of these items is just as important as actually having them. There's...

As all professional tattoo artists know, there is a long list of essential equipment that’s needed to run a successful studio. Each piece, no matter how small, joins together like a jigsaw puzzle, creating a safe working environment with the best possible service for clients. It’s these small essentials that we need every day. They may not be obvious, but nothing gets done without them. And the quality of these items is just as important. You may have 4 brand new tyres on your car, but they won’t do you much good if they’re flat. As professional tattoo artists, the...